The Pacific-slope Flycatcher is a small Empidonax of western coastal forests, distinguished from its nearly identical relative the Cordilleran Flycatcher primarily by range and slight call differences. It gives a sharp, upslurred 'pseet' call. It nests on mossy banks, cliff faces, and behind waterfalls, building bulky nests out of moss and plant fibers.
Best time to see a Pacific-slope Flycatcher
The best time to see a Pacific-slope Flycatcher is April–July, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,321 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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